Karatedo in Okinawa can be broadly divided into two sects, Nahate and Shurite. The most popular school of Nahate is Goju-kai, which is a strain of Chinese Nanpa Shorin-ken. In 1930, the founder Chojun Miyagi named his school "Goju-ryu". He cited a line to name his school from "Bubishi" which is a traditional book of Shorin-ken Hakkaku-mon in Fujian province, China. The founder Chojun Miyagi defined essence of karatedo as that "Karatedo is a measure to train your body and mind, to keep in shape and to protect yourself in a dangerous situation."

Fights of martial arts are fights of life or death. Therefore, we need to be serious and to concentrate on practice to learn techniques for survival in serious fights. To do so, Chojun Miyagi thought that a harmonious development of body and mind is necessary and he devised many training methods through his hard training.

He introduced modern point of view into conventional meditation and health program and developed Junbi Undo, or preparation exercise which was produced for improving your health, and Hojo Undo, or supplementary exercise which is practiced with equipment from an early stage of school's development. He developed rational system of training. Junbi Undo and Hojo Undo are still actively used without any changes.

It is said that Sanchin is the basic Kata of Goju-ryu to study "Ki, Soku and Tai" which are necessary factors of martial arts, and this is a basic Kata for training to learn right breathing and posture for massive attack and defense techniques. The founder Chojun Miyagi studied Rokkish from Chinese boxing Nan-ha Shorin-ken Hakkaku-ken and developed Tensho as Heishu Kata. Tensho aims to study "Ki, Soku and Tai" as same as Sanchin and several Uke techniques and attacking techniques by Shotei are featuring

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Sensei Hagen Neumann Vice President JKF Gojukai Germany, holder of many championship titles he has won the All Japan Karate do Federation Gojukai 2 times Tokyo 1999 & Wakayama 2001. also JKF Gojukai Europe 2003. JKF Gojukai Germany Chief Instructor Stanko Kumer 6th Dan JKF Gojukai, Vice President of JKF Gojukai Europe afiliated with Goju Ryu Karate do Kenbukan, from Wakayama east of Osaka, has many followers in Germany a great club to train at always welcome.

Doshinkan was established in 2004 by a group of enthusiastic karatekas namely Chan Tien Seng, Sanny Yap and Sai Koo Yet.

Doshinkan is affiliated to All Japan Karatedo Federation Gojukai and abides by the rules and regulations set by JKF Gojukai.

We have three dojos, one in Pandan Valley,one in Punggol Cinnamon R.C. and one in Woodlands Admiralty Zone 1 R.C.

Objectives of Doshinkan

- To maintain the practice of Goju-ryu karate-do.- To propagate and maintain the practice of Goju-ryu karate-do.- To develop character of its members through the practice of Goju-ryu karate-do.- To provide certification and grading for members in Goju-ryu karate-do.

JKF Gojukai Portugal is a European group of Gojukai Japan and the major kai association is Seiwakai.

The Japan Karatedo Federation Goju-Kai - Portugal is one area of development of the style of karate known as Goju, directly connected with All Japan Karate Federation - Goju-Kai (Japan) by JKF Goju-Kai - Europe. It is a subsidiary of Portugal Japan Federation of Associations of Goju Karate-do.

It is my honour to welcome you to the website of our organisation: JKF GOJU KAI EUROPE. This is the place on which you will find all the information necessary to know who we are, what we're doing and what our goals are for the future. If you need any more information please do not hesitate to contact us, we are here for you!

The Shiseikan Karate Club was first set up in 1980 at the Christchurch YMCA by Sensei Pat McGregor, a 7th dan Renshi Shihan, graded by the Japan Karate-Do Federation Goju Kai. Pat is supported by many Japanese graded coaches.

Training is held five days a week at various Dojos around Christchurch (see time table).

Shiseikan NZ, under JKF Goju Kai NZ, is a truly international Organisation involved with many other countries which are members of the JKF Goju Kai group. Being a member presents club members with the opportunity to travel and train with many of the masters of today's Karate.

Shiseikan is a very active club and a strong member of Karate NZ, having produced many outstanding athletes.